[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-american-comics-my-next-door-neighbor-is-spider-":3,"chapter-american-comics-my-next-door-neighbor-is-spider--marvel-my-neighbor-is-spider-gwen-chapter-123":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","American Comics: The Girl Next Door Is Spider-Gwen",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2107633,3416,"Chapter 123","marvel-my-neighbor-is-spider-gwen-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>\"I'll go call her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Li stood up to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One reminded him at the right time, \"When you're done with the book, remember to put it back in its place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Li chuckled and made a casual gesture, \"OK, dear Master Ancient One, I'll put it back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the inner hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda was sipping tea while waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't help but feel a little nervous...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were her turn to go in, it would be like stepping through the door to another world~...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pietro, meanwhile, had a dejected face; what if, among the whole group... he was the only one who couldn't learn magic...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wanda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Li lifted the curtain and walked out, calling to the young girl who was quietly playing on her phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh..?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda, caught in her nervousness, reacted a beat slow, but after coming to her senses, she quickly replied, \"Ah... here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh~ what's with the 'here'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Li rubbed her soft, collagen-rich face; it felt like a tender, boiled egg, \"Go on in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda blushed and hurried into the inner hall as if escaping, to have her conversation with the Ancient One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New York.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>China Theater (the one in Hollywood, changed to New York for the story's needs).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was now time for the movie to end, and the viewers were walking out in twos and threes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No clues here either, guessed wrong again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jessica grabbed a lock of her slightly wavy hair and said distressingly, \"Woo... the detective agency's reputation is going to be ruined.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been investigating that Chinatown case for a while now, but still hadn't found the killer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn't pestered her brother to help analyze the case while cuddling at night, she might not have made any progress at all...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jessica, the detective agency didn't have much of a reputation to begin with; only people who need to catch cheating partners come to find you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matilda was counting on her fingers beside her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After realizing she hadn't had a smoke yet this week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl took a lady's cigarette out of her small pocket and happily put it in her mouth~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jessica looked at her sister's relaxed, lazy appearance and got angry; who did she learn this from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached out and retaliated by taking the cigarette out of her sister's mouth, \"You were having a great time watching the movie, did you forget we have serious business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matilda blinked, \"But the movie tickets were already bought, can't waste them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jessica: \"The tickets were bought to find clues!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matilda: \"No clues there, it's obvious we looked in the wrong place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jessica said confidently, \"I've analyzed it for so long, the victim came here before they died, there must be clues!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Matilda: \"...\" (My sister's detective work is getting more and more \"wise\"...)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma'am, need a light?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a man with a crew cut and a rogue-like face saw Jessica holding a cigarette between her fingers and flicked a metal lighter, trying to hit on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jessica folded her collar up, revealing her pretty face, and asked, \"Do you know me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eric Savin smiled wickedly, \"What a beautiful girl, I think I know you tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jessica frowned, folded her collar back down, and pulled her sister away...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coldblood (Eric) didn't pester her, but watched the beauty's back and licked his lips~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carried his briefcase and walked toward a man sitting on a bench... waiting hesitantly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Asking for flowers...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you handle it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, I can handle it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having received Jack Taggart's reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coldblood\" Eric placed the briefcase next to the bench where Taggart was sitting, \"This batch is good~ don't say I don't look out for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taggart forced a smile and thanked him, \"Thanks, thanks for your understanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy was observing in the shadows; the scene of the two trading was seen by him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—This \"Coldblood\" Eric Savin, who looked like a loafer, was brought along by Killian when he visited Pepper at Stark's; he was his subordinate...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, as Taggart was about to leave, Happy walked over and pretended to bump into his shoulder—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding ding ding...~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The briefcase hit the ground, and the things inside scattered; they seemed to be metal objects...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jessica looked at the things scattered at her feet, thought for a moment, then crouched down to help, picking them up with Happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she caught a glimpse of Happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The girl found him somewhat familiar... he seemed to be Stark's former bodyguard; she had seen him once or twice...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, ma'am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy thanked her, \"You're very kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't recognize Jessica with her collar up either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taggart didn't pay attention to the two, grabbed his briefcase, and hurried into a corner—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked like he was having a withdrawal...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've seen you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jessica greeted Happy, \"You're Stark's bodyguard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy was about to recall Jessica's face when he saw a man walking up behind her, \"Oh... you really picked a bad time to mention Tony...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stark?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eric heard Jessica say the name and immediately walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the silver-white object peeking out from between Happy's fingers, he sneered and reached out, \"That's not yours, hand it over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy wasn't about to hand it over; he threw a punch back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eric took the punch squarely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metal object in Happy's hand even left a small cut on his face...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he just moved his jaw indifferently; beneath the skin of the wound, a fiery orange glow rose...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Jessica realized something was wrong...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamar-Taj.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One touched the back of the young girl's hand with her finger and asked softly, \"Can you feel it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm... I can feel it now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda's beautiful eyes suddenly opened, and a scarlet glow flashed in her amber pupils—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—She opened her palm, and wisps of crimson Chaos Magic energy floated uncertainly in her palm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Red... what kind of magic is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient One: \"Chaos Magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chaos Magic?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda muttered... she had a special connection to the crimson energy in her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy spread to the tea table, lifting a ceramic teacup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda was fascinated, constantly playing with the teacup using Chaos Magic, \"Is this the effect of Chaos Magic? Like telekinesis?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to the true power of Chaos Magic, this doesn't even count as dust.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One warned, \"It is far more powerful than you imagine; you must learn to control it well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda nodded, half-understanding, \"Then your Chaos Magic must be very powerful, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One shook her head, \"I don't have it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah? If you don't have it, how can you teach me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is innate to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we play cards for a while longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Wanda had been inside for so long, Tony suggested a few more thrilling duels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange clasped his fingers together, looking at the curtain expectantly, \"I'm quite excited right now, no brain for cards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap, tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beaded curtain rattled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanda walked out with a complex expression and said to Stark, \"You can go in now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cast her gaze toward her brother—since she was born with Chaos Magic, then Pietro...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not my turn yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange asked Ye Li, confused, \"Didn't you say Master Mordo was specifically sent to pick me up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Li shrugged, raised his eyes, and arched his brows, indicating—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\"You can't guess a woman's mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One was probably trying to temper Strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in the original trajectory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange hadn't even believed in magic or souls when he arrived at Kamar-Taj, until the Sorcerer Supreme showed him a thing or two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, under Ye Li's influence, Strange had long believed in magic; there was no need to worry about him losing patience and running off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buddy, relax, it'll be your turn sooner or later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony patted Strange on the shoulder to comfort him, then strode toward the inner hall, triumphantly, \"I'll go scout the way for you, haha~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange: \"...\" (You might as well have 'smug' written on your face...)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inner hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoa~ hello, respected Master Ancient One.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony sat down casually, \"Your tea is really quite good; compared to it, a famous Japanese teahouse I've been to is nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your talent is no less than Strange's, Stark.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One had no interest in chatting with Tony and went straight to the point, \"But your heart is not at peace right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, thanks for the compli... wait, what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony's narcissistic remark paused, and he asked, \"You can tell I have anxiety too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One nodded kindly, \"You are anxious about power... believing that once you take off the Iron Man suit, you are just an ordinary person helpless against those gods and extraterrestrial life, unable to protect the people who matter, or the public, is that right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony gave a stunned thumbs-up, \"Master, you're really good at reading people. Any interest in being a psychologist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One nodded again, \"I have an internationally registered psychological counselor certificate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony was convinced... very good, very powerful...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then do you know how to cure this heart disease of mine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's very simple...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One tapped the magic book on the table with her fan and moved it in front of Stark, \"Learn magic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't lying to Tony; magic meditation could calm the mind and cure his anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony realized, \"Master, I've attained enlightenment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient One smiled with satisfaction; he was indeed a malleable talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony said excitedly, \"As long as I learn magic! Even without the suit, I can still show off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient One: ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!!\u003C\u002Fp>",1620,"2026-06-16T07:45:45.705Z","2026-06-16T08:17:35.826Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","332ae1debc6aadf22420e19cc21361bcd93e81465ba69256596f315d98d549f7","marvel-my-neighbor-is-spider-gwen-chapter-124","marvel-my-neighbor-is-spider-gwen-chapter-122",339,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-my-neighbor-is-spider-gwen-cover.jpg"]